Student Inquiry in the Research Process
Phase 2: Exploration
Instructor Guide
Goal:
The goal of the Exploration stage is for students to develop a topic of inquiry.
Objectives:
1. Students will investigate sources on their topic.
2. Students will decide the focus for their research.
3. Students will narrow their topic of inquiry through personalizing, internalizing and questioning.
Suggested Readings (updated versions of these readings can now be found in the Blue Book (see ordering information at the bottom of this page) by Dr. Callison):
· Callison, Daniel. Key Term: Questioning, School Library Media Activities Monthly, Volume XIII, Number 6 (February 1997): 30-32.
· Pappas, Marjorie. Learning Communities, School Library Media Activities Monthly, Volume XV, Number 7 (March 1999): 30-32.
Teacher and Library Media Specialist together will:
- Develop a Research Journal for students appropriate for the inquiry.
- Lead students through the process to narrow a topic of inquiry.
- Assist students in creating questions to answer through the inquiry process.
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Remediate instruction with whole class or small groups as need arises based on student's Daily Reflections.
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Elementary Resources, Secondary Resources, Big6 Compatible Resources, and Activities to Meet Objectives are available by going to the Educator Resources Page. |
Phase 2 References:
- L553: Library Media Centers: April 16, 1994/Part 2, First Steps in Library Research: The Pre-Search presented by Pre-Search Creator Virginia Rankin [Video]. Dr. Daniel Callison. Videotape recording of Distance Learning. Indiana University, 1994.
- L553: Library Media Centers: April 16, 1994/Part 2. Dr. Daniel Callison. Videotape recording of Distance Learning. Indiana University, 1994.
- Lincoln Public Schools Guide to Integrated Information Literacy Skills. Lincoln, Nebraska: Lincoln Public Schools.
- Rankin, Virginia. The Thoughtful Researcher: Teaching the Research Process to Middle School Students. Englewood, CO: Libraries Unlimited, 1999.
